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GrantWhere: Alabama only, local areaAlabama only, local area$Who gets the money: Goes to the schoolOpen

Community Foundation of West Alabama

Community Grants (spring and fall)

The Tuscaloosa-area community foundation takes paper applications twice a year for projects in education, youth, arts and more. Grants go up to $10,000.

Amount
Up to $10,000
Can a for-profit school apply?
✕No: for-profit schools excluded
Deadline
Nov 1, 2026 (12 days left)
Who this fits
Private school · Microschool · Homeschool co‑opLimited to 501(c)(3) groups in nine West Alabama counties. Education and children and youth are listed purposes. Schools are not excluded.✓Religious schools: yes, not for religious activities
New schools
Brand-new schools can apply
Where
Alabama only, local area
Last checked
Oct 20, 2026on thecfwa.org
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How to apply

  1. Step 1: Download the 2026 grant application form
  2. Step 2: Write a cover letter and line-item project budget
  3. Step 3: Attach your IRS letter and latest annual report
  4. Step 4: Mail or deliver 3 copies by November 1 (or April 1)

Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.

Who can apply

“Any application without an attached copy of a tax determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service”
In the funder’s own words, from thecfwa.org, checked Oct 20, 2026.

Prefers pilot projects, partial funding and collaboration. Operating costs are usually not funded unless for a new pilot. No grants to religious organizations for religious purposes. Past grantees should wait a year before asking again. Turned-down applicants should wait at least a year and change the request.

  • IRS tax determination letter
  • Cover letter and application form
  • Line-item project budget
  • Current annual operating budget
  • Annual report for the latest year
  • Submit 3 copies by mail or hand delivery
  • Past grantees should wait a year before another request
  • Unsuccessful applicants should wait at least one year and change the request before reapplying

Timing

Deadlines are April 1 and November 1 each year. The next one is November 1, 2026.

Not legal or tax advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

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This is not legal, tax or financial advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

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